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The Secret History of Food
Book

The Secret History of Food

Strange but True Stories About the Origins of Everything We Eat

Ecco, 2021 подробнее...


Editorial Rating

9

Qualities

  • Eye Opening
  • Well Structured
  • Engaging

Recommendation

Academician Matt Siegel takes a scholarly, irreverent approach to the role of food, from ancient times to the present. A terrific writer with a wicked sense of humor, Siegel uncovers the origins of gastronomic staples such as apple pie, ice cream, corn flakes and honey. He uses historical and scientific documentation to weave fascinating, often surprising narratives. For instance, would you ever have guessed that people once used bees and honey as weapons in warfare? Treat yourself to a delicious learning experience.

Take-Aways

  • You are what your parents ate.
  • Millennia ago, eating habits changed drastically with the advent of cooking.
  • Apple pie is a tasty slice of Americana.

About the Author

Former English professor Matt Siegel has written about food and culture for The Atlantic, Fast Company and The Paris Review.


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